EF0 Tornado — Monroe, Florida

2019-08-04 · near Summerland Key, Monroe, Florida

0.1 mi

Path length

20 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A waterspout over Cudjoe Bay moved east-southeast and onshore as a tornado over the south end of Cudjoe Key. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 50 to 60 mph with only a few palm fronds downed and a small piece of vinyl siding from one waterfront home. The tornado dissipated immediately over a narrow peninsula before reaching the oceanside shoreline.

Wider weather episode

A waterspout developed in Cudjoe Bay in association with a convective cloud line over the Lower Florida Keys. The waterspout moved east-southeast onshore the south end of Cudjoe Key and dissipated immediately. It did not produce any significant damage nor injuries.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 854596. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.